October 2, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1301 price. Habitat for Humanity’s ability to offer For nearly a century, PPL has continued to Among the clergy who followed in leading these goods and services at the ReStore is grow and expand. Today, PPL services nearly Har Sinai Congregation was Rabbi David made possible by the hard work of volunteers 10 million customers in central and eastern Philipson, an American-born scholar and theo- and donors throughout the community. By Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and the United King- logian who led the community from 1884 to working on behalf of their neighbors, the vol- dom. Furthermore, the company employs over 1888. A member of the first graduating class unteers of Habitat for Humanity continue to 13,000 people. of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, he enrich the North Country community. PPL has demonstrated itself as an impres- would go on to become one of the most On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I want sive business, based not only on its commit- prominent Reform rabbis of his age, authoring to thank Habitat for Humanity and its volun- ment to the greater Lehigh Valley and Penn- books on history, theology, and literature while teers for providing an invaluable service to the sylvania’s 15th District, but also on its commit- speaking out against anti-Semitism and, in his North Country. We are grateful for Habitat for ment to its employees. The FUSE business later years, the rise of Nazism. Today, the Humanity’s commitment to this region, and resource group is a shining example of this congregation is led by Rabbi Linda Joseph, a look forward to the benefits that the ReStore commitment. native of Australia and the first woman to lead will provide for years to come. FUSE was founded 15 years ago to pro- the community, having taken up the pulpit f mote and provide an inclusive, considerate, there last year. and diverse work environment for PPL em- Now a congregation of more than 400 fami- CONGRATULATING THE 106TH ployees who identify as part of the LGBTQ lies, and with more than 200 students in its re- NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN community. The program allows LGBTQ em- ligious school, Har Sinai Congregation has be- ployees and their allies to come together to come one of Maryland’s most active and dy- HON. TED LIEU tackle workplace projects and pursue mean- namic synagogues. With the mantra of ‘wor- OF CALIFORNIA ingful professional development opportunities. shipping together; caring together; working to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifteen years removed from FUSE’s founding, gether,’ its members are putting into practice PPL’s commitment to its LGBTQ employees Monday, October 2, 2017 the ancient Jewish precepts that call for social was honored earlier this year when it was justice, charitable works, education, and com- Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I named a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT munity engagement. On Shabbat and holi- rise to congratulate President Tsai Ing-wen Equality by the Human Rights Campaign days, congregants gather in worship and join and the people of Taiwan as they celebrate Foundation. in liturgical song, led by Cantor Robert Gerber, the 106th anniversary of its National Day on PPL is a valued member of Pennsylvania’s as they continue the traditions of American October 10, 2017. 15th District and a respected corporate citizen, Reform Judaism that Har Sinai Congregation With the success of its sixth direct presi- powering our communities and providing good helped establish. dential election, Taiwan continues to serve as jobs and good wages to our citizens. I join in congratulating the clergy, lay leader- a beacon of vibrant democracy in the Asia-Pa- Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to offer my ship, and congregants of Har Sinai Congrega- cific region. congratulations to the men and women of tion on reaching this milestone in the commu- We just celebrated the 38th anniversary of Pennsylvania Power and Light, on the 15th nity’s history, and I wish all of them a Shana the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) this past April. anniversary of the FUSE program’s founding. Tovah U’Metuka—a sweet and happy new The TRA was intended by Congress to endure May they continue to be champions of diver- year for 5778. an important relationship between close sity and inclusion in the workplace. friends and allies. I am heartened by the f strengthening of ties that have taken place in f CONGRATULATING HAR SINAI CON- recent years, from Taiwan’s admission to the CONGRATULATING THE CHINESE GREGATION ON ITS 175TH ANNI- U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2012, and the AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY first visit of a Cabinet-level official since the VERSARY Clinton Administration in 2014. The bond be- tween the United States and Taiwan is strong- HON. STENY H. HOYER HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ er than ever. OF MARYLAND OF NEW YORK Taiwan is also a great friend in times of de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spair. Following the recent devastation of Hur- Monday, October 2, 2017 ricane Harvey, Taiwan generously contributed Monday, October 2, 2017 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, Maryland was $800,000 for relief efforts. In 2005, after Hurri- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise founded as a haven for freedom of worship, cane Katrina struck New Orleans, Taiwan, by to congratulate the Chinese American Medical and our state is proud to be home to religious the same token, offered a helping hand and Society as they host their 54th Annual Sci- institutions and communities that enrich the donated $2 million. entific Symposium and Annual Red Lantern life of our state and our country. One of those I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Gala. lating our friend, Taiwan, on this important oc- is the Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills. This year, CAMA is focusing on advancing casion. Founded on May 15, 1842, it is the oldest women’s health. Throughout its history as one f continuously operating Reform Jewish con- gregation in the United States. This year of the most successful national Chinese Amer- CELEBRATING THE 15TH ANNIVER- marks the 175th anniversary of its establish- ican Medical Societies, CAMA has sought to SARY OF PPL’S FUSE PROGRAM ment. eliminate health disparities for Chinese Ameri- Drawing on practices adopted by some of cans and other underserved minority popu- HON. CHARLES W. DENT the first Reform synagogues in Europe, Har lations. Each year, the Symposium is an op- portunity for many of medicine’s most fore- OF PENNSYLVANIA Sinai Congregation served a small community most experts to gather, collaborate and ulti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of immigrants first in Baltimore and later, as the community grew, in the suburbs. The syn- mately impact lives. Monday, October 2, 2017 agogue’s first leader, Rabbi David Einhorn, ar- Their annual Red Lantern Gala is a chance Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rived in 1855 and became one of the central to celebrate the ground breaking work of all bring to the House’s attention the 15th anni- voices of American Reform Judaism in the those who have dedicated their lives to ad- versary of FUSE, Pennsylvania Power and nineteenth century. The ‘Olath Tamid’ siddur vancing health and well being for Chinese Light’s employee business resource group for he published in 1856 went on to become a Americans. I’d especially like to salute this members of the LGBTQ community and their template for the Union Prayer Book later year’s honorees: Dr. Anna Suk-Fong Lok with allies. adopted widely by Reform congregations the 2017 CAMS Scientific Award, and Mr. Mi- In 1920, eight Pennsylvania utilities came across the country. Rabbi Einhorn also chael J. Dowling, Mr. Peter Lau and Dr. Wai together to form the Pennsylvania Power and preached against slavery, a courageous act to Lap Leung with the Community Service Light (PPL) Corporation. By 1928, the com- undertake in a Southern state where that hor- Award. pany—headquartered in the iconic PPL build- rific institution was still practiced. His aboli- I applaud CAMA for their unwavering dedi- ing in Allentown, Pennsylvania—would link tionism eventually led him to flee to Philadel- cation to improving health outcomes for Chi- with Philadelphia Electric Co. to form the phia in 1861, escaping a violent, pro-Confed- nese Americans both in New York City and world’s first fully-integrated power pool. eracy riot in Baltimore during the Civil War. around the country. VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:09 Jan 27, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\OCTOBER\E02OC7.REC E02OC7.